Japanese Rural Life Adventure PS5 Release Set for Fall 2026

A 2D life sim that lets players craft, farm, fish and socialize in a Totoro-esque forest setting arrives on the PlayStation 5 for Fall 2026.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “My Neighbor Totoro Meets Animal Crossing in No. 1 Cozy Game Finally on PlayStation”
Key facts
- Release date
- Fall 2026
- Platform
- PlayStation 5
- Publisher
- G-Mode
- Developer
- Game Start LLC
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